Povlja

Numerous bays line the streets and squares of the small place Povlja and offer a large selection of gravel and rocky beaches. In the middle of the 400-inhabitant municipality stands the church of St John, whose foundation is formed by an early Christian basilica. In it once lay the last remains of the man who gave it its name, John Povalski, which were, however, taken away by the Venetians in the Middle Ages. A basilica from the 6th century is, by contrast, almost completely preserved and holds an apse worth seeing. The octagonal baptismal chapel is unique in Croatia and is still part of the parish church. It was converted into a regular house of God by the Benedictines in the 12th century and was continually extended and enlarged during the 18th and 19th centuries. In addition, in the immediate vicinity of the church one can also visit the ruins of a monastery and a well-preserved defensive tower.
So while quite a few things in this village on the northern coast of Brac do distract from a relaxed bathing and recreation holiday, anyone looking for even more variety and entertainment will find it 10 kilometres to the west in Sumartin.